I've never liked those hanging files.  Yes, rolled ink side out they
lie more flat.  Yes you can see the title blocks.  As for protecting
the drawing, a section through the roll would show the ink/lead is in
contact with paper either way...wouldn't it?  And with my
drawings...coffee stains, smeared lead, eraser abrasions and the
occassion dog or cat foot print are pretty common, so the whole idea of
protecting anything is kind left to those who give a damn about
appearnces.  What I love about CADD is that I can always whip out a
clean set that looks like I don't work for a living.

-jc

On Oct 28, 2004, at 3:15 PM, Bruce Marcham wrote:

> So what's the reason for rolling them that way--is it so you can see
> the title block (wouldn't do you much good since the cover sheets on
> most of our drawing sets don't have a title block at the right end) or
> is it so they don't try to curl up on you when you lay them out flat
> (they'll still try)?
>
> When I roll a drawing I usually roll them the other way so the "good
> side" is protected but we hang most of our drawings.
>
> Still an amateur after all these years.
>
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>> Even better is when someone asks an architect "can you draw me a
> blueprint?"
>
> Or rolls the prints and drawings with the face side inward.
>
> cp in bc
>
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